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Read how other entrepreneurs deal with staff shortages and rising costs by making smart use of data and software.

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Smart business: more profit and lower costs

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A healthy business starts with good finances. 8 tips to make sure your own financial situation remains healthy.

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Questions about corporate income tax?

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Entrepreneurs with a bv, nv or cooperative pay corporation tax on their profits. Read here how that works and what to look out for.

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From early July 2025, products you sell in America will be taxed extra. Read what the possible consequences of these import taxes are.

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In an international quotation, you and your foreign business partner lay down agreements on products, prices, transport, and delivery times. Find out what to include.

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Chair rental is a collaboration between two or more business owners who offer their services to customers from the same premises.

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New business, changing market, or new product idea? The Business Model Canvas will help you set up a plan to grow with your business.

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Business Model Canvas: the 9-step business plan

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When you reduce your CO2 emissions, you save money, and you prepare for future legislation. Win-win.

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The Small Businesses Scheme (KOR) is a VAT exemption scheme. Find out if it is right for your business.

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The Financing Guide

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Do your budgets show you are short of money? In step 4, explore whether a loan can help. How much do you need and where can you go?

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Read our digital security checklist and take the most simple steps to keep cybercriminals out of your systems.

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You see opportunities in a new business model. In step 2, look at how you can adapt your business through innovation. With a new product or new technology, for example.

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AI check 

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AI tools offer businesses many opportunities, but there are also risks. Find out more.

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Renewing your business doesn't have to be done alone. Get help from an organisation or professional. See where to turn in step 5.

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You will experience these 4 benefits when you let your staff travel by public transport.

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The moment your phone starts ringing and emails start pouring in, that’s when the work really begins. Read about how to find customers and clients.

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How much import duty must you pay? Importer Gerard Haages does not always have the answer. He hires experts to deal with complicated matters.

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Read how to prepare well before you start exporting so you have a clear picture of your market and what you need to do.

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Saving energy as a zzp’er 

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Apply for subsidies on time

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High energy prices make investing in renewable energy rewarding. Read about the benefits.

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Sustainable business premises: save on energy costs

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Many entrepreneurs have money problems. If you do nothing, debts will mount. Quickly tackle loss of turnover with these actions.

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Filing a VAT or income tax return, how do you do that? Watch this 3-minute tutorial to see how to file a tax return if you have an eenmanszaak or a vof.

How do I file my tax return?

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You may need a car for your business. You could buy the car in the name of your company or you could use your private car for business purposes. Find out about what it means.

Company car or private?

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Looking for funding for your business plans? Use the Financing Finder to discover what type of funding best suits your situation and who offers it.

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The power grid is becoming increasingly stressed. Check the situation in your area and see how you can be smart about your power use.

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Rules for importing? Check the KVK Import Help

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A good knowledge of the importing process is the first step towards successful importing. This step-by-step plan helps you prepare.

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Stricter rules for green labels

Mandatory sustainability reporting

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With a sustainability label, you show that your product or service meets certain requirements. That helps your customer choose  and benefits your business.

This is how environmental accreditation for your business pays off

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In the coming years, more and more tools will appear on the market that automate your cybersecurity.

Many entrepreneurs have no idea how to start improving cybersecurity. The subject can be overwhelming.

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Artificial Intelligence can strengthen your digital security but is also used by cybercriminals. Read about the pros and cons of AI.

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Vision, mission, and strategy: the core of your strategic plan. How to write a strategic plan that is rock solid.

Vision, mission, and strategy: the basis for success

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FinTech is the use of modern technology to arrange your financing or your administration. Find out if FinTech might be for you

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Franchising can be a relatively straightforward way of getting into business. Discover what starting a franchise involves. 

Thinking of becoming a franchisee? Here is your checklist

Are your details still correct? 

Customers and suppliers may change their mind about doing business with you because they do not trust you if they see that your information in the Business Register does not match reality.

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Regularly check your registration in the Business Register and report changes. Incorrect data can cause problems.

Regularly check your registration with KVK

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Do you have an online store, a webshop as we call it in the Netherlands? Then invest time in your online security, advises security expert Marc van Vliet. Read on to discover Van Vliet’s 3 tips to protect your webshop against digital threats.

Do not get hacked: 7 tips for a secure online shop

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About KVK

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How to deal with grid congestion

Travel by public transport helps you cut business costs

How to develop a clear AI policy

How to become an independent tattoo artist

How to make a living as a ‘vlogger’

Bankruptcy fraud: how to recognise and prevent it

Where to find help if your business is in trouble

Doing business with the US

Getting paid in crypto? This is how you set it up

What is chair rental?